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OK, so this Hubris2 post isn't worthy of comment given that it is more of a statement that a creative stream. From chaos in the extreme must come creativity in the extreme. The solutions we come up with over the next few years will be strong and...

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Back in Oct '08 I posted an item entitled HUBRIS. Now, having watched the politicians and the bankers squirm (and argue about irrelevancies, such as bonus payments) I tend to agree with what Lord Turner - the new FSA chief over here, in UK) see ht...

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Entropy - what an interesting view of work / play. The application of a measure of the disorder within a system of play would seem to be in opposition to most education / curricula. However, as we all know, it is likely that we may find the expect...

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About Me:: Have spent the last three years learning and experimenting in the world creativity and better thinking. Enjoy many interests including aspects of education, health and all of the arts.
Am negotiating significant change in my life. After 40 years working in construction and health related industry now aim to bring all I have learnt and experienced to help others. Using CPS to help me through this transition and still working through my wishes. Wouldn’t it be great if I knew exactly what I wanted best to do with my time and how to best offer my skills?
Shall be reinforcing my network links and renewing friendships.
I look forward to meeting with and talking things through with many of you.

What's one thing you know about creativity?: everyone is creative

What's one thing you wonder about creativity?: How can I best use my creativity

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Performance is about having right people in right place at right time doing right things. Services need to be based on right people trust.

Clearly, target driven education doesn't work. Central government must refocus on people and not key performance indicators which miss what matters.

Ticking boxes only proves that people can learn how to tick boxes.

Rid us software thinking by which we have been sold an ICT Project Management falsity. But linked data. Wow.

See: http://www.bqf.org.uk/in… Continue

Posted on March 18, 2009 at 4:42pm —

Inspiration

Courtesy of Virgin (via Richard Branson)
Meet Heaven’s Angels rider - Helen Adipo
Click on this:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XlwlYnCyopg

If we can help people like Helen, the Helen's in this world can help others.

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Things we don't understand : I have had a dream

Whatever our belief systems there will always be things we can never understand.
I'm comfortable with that fact.
Following Darwinian and Einsteinian thinking, we can deal with things like evolution and relativity.
What else is there to discover?
I guess, to find out what there is in this world to discover, you just have to stay in the box and have a really good think.....about what you do know and what you don't know.
You would probably then be best advised to check out what it is that you th… Continue

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Failing to think better

Why is it that I know how to do things better but I often revert to form and do the simplest, quick fix thing?
I get away with it but I could do better.

Am I lazy or is it that, as a youngster, I just wasn't taught right? In Higher Education, requiring research etc, I learnt how to think better and differently. But it was a hard slog. As soon as I could, I went back to the easy life, surviving and doing stuff that didn't need a great deal of effort or mental fortitude.

Cripes - if I can't get… Continue

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Refining the thinking

Strapped for time, I have often written stuff and posted it, just to get my thinking of the moment 'out there', noted for future contemplation.
My scrawlings can always do with an edit. An edit extracts more of the essence of my thinking (and makes the post easier for others to come to grips with, better identifying what the hell I was going on about).
Such is the case with my post 'Lack-of-New-Creative-Ways-of-Educating' (about 'Bridging' and via http://www.ideaconnection.com/solutions/7538-Lac… Continue

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At 2:48am on August 2, 2009, Rachel Pickett said…: Hi again,

I'd like to learn more about energizers! They sound neat, but I don't think I get a full grasp of what they are like yet. Could they be worked into the problem-solving structure?

Ultimately publication would be great, however I know that I want to build solidity and success first... find out what works with kids and what they respond to/engage with... how it helps their literacy development... and research what is effective. You?

- r

At 9:59pm on July 28, 2009, John Yeo said…: YEO_Thinking Tools to Enhance Facilitation in PBL.pdfFor a friend, definitely. Would be useful if you can also let me know with whom/for what purpose you will share the material with too pls. Have attached in this reply- not sure if you can retrieve it. If not, just give me your email add and I will resend it.
Cheers
j

At 6:18am on June 24, 2009, John Yeo said…: Doing the presentation tomo. From what I am hearing from the others here in cnference as well as some of the conversations, the training aspect is not going upslope as yet. Most companies as we can guess are wither downsizing or rightsizing their resources. That said, I thought you may wana tap into your network and perhaps steer away from the generic types of training and consultancy. Leverage on the current needs and use your "newness" to your advantage to lend fresh perspectives to their current needs as I described above. To reframe the situation, your strength is the enthusiam to inject novelty and less restrained by past tensionds. Idea 2-Perhaps tapping into Ning might be good way to look for pp keen on outsourcing projects or seek collaborations. Offer yourself as a way to partner, co-design or provide various levels of front end networking. I thought your network may be a good way to make some connections. Sorry though that I may not be best of hepl as my field is primarily still in education but woud definitely keep a keen eye for opportunities for you. I know folks on 'LinkedIn' often extends their services by openly "selling" their availabilty. Hope this i useful

At 7:11am on June 23, 2009, John Yeo said…: Hello Mark. I am excited for you about new opportunties. Be great to hear your strategic plans and vision for your new firm. I am sure you have much to give and enrich!

At 8:19pm on June 5, 2009, John Yeo said…: So good to hear from you. Its beeeeeeeen such a looooooooooooooong while. Still recall that it was about this time of the year that we "met" through Ning last June. Time flies. Thanks for linking me back to Ning. Fact is, its a busy month of training and will be making a couple of presentations in conferences. One of which I am looking forward is the International COnference on Thinking where Howard Gardner and Edward de BOno will be presenting keynotes. How about you my friend? Even as I am settling back into my comfort zone... am kind of yearning to stretch myself into some new areas.... ha3... you?

At 5:44pm on March 18, 2009, Tim Hurson said…: Mark, which of your Twitter accounts should I follow?

At 10:35am on January 15, 2009, John Yeo said…: Koh Samui.... man I bet you had a swell time. Its amazing how changing the context inspires greater personal creativity. (or is it simply a good excuse to enjoying a good holiday)! :>

yes, I look forward to more greater conversations!

At 5:34am on November 11, 2008, Mary Whelan said…: Thanks Mark -
Don't have much time to respond now but your project sounds fascinating, and I think it's bang on the mark. I've found myself over the past few years trying to deliver more definitive programmes, still about unleashing creativity but with a lot more focus, and as you say, results driven. It's not an easy task, and no, I haven't won yet! It's a frustrating process.
If you can design a tool or aid that can lead to better design process it'll be amazing. I look around at what architects (for example) are doing with public buildings and want to scream. As someone who had only 2 years of architectural study back in the late 70's, I sometimes feel I could do a better job. A proposed nursing home beside us for example in a listed building, you wouldn't believe the shambles of a floor plan. As I think about designing something similar, I'm down there walking the floor in my mind's eye/body, interacting with the residents, feeling what it is to walk the distance from the dining room to the nurses station on my walking frame etc... Maybe that's whats wrong, so many designers seem to see things in a 2 dimensional way instead of being able to visualize the end effect and feeling of what they're designing?
Anyway - I'm starting to ramble! Hope you have a great trip too and that we'll talk soon!

At 6:37pm on November 10, 2008, Mary Whelan said…: Hi Mark -

Thanks for the good wishes, and I'd love to hear more about your work. What sort of design are you in?
I'm off to Rome for a few days R& R with the hubby - really looking forward to this as I haven't been before. Arrive d'erci!
Mary

At 11:07am on November 10, 2008, Rob Jacobs said…: I have no idea what their real goal is. I just looked at their website from their Twitter profile. No that "green" is a buzzword, there are lots of groups that are going to promote anything that is related to going green. Schools are no exception. I just wonder about their knowledge of govt. contracting, the current fiscal crisis etc.

I simply follow them on Twitter and will be curious to see how their ideas will be played out in Orange County where I live.